For years, coal has been the dominant source of electricity in our country, spewing dangerous levels of pollution into our air and water. But the world is changing. Communities are saying no to the smokestacks in their backyards, our federal government is moving forward with life-saving health and environmental standards, and renewable energy is growing fast and providing safe, cost-competitive electricity.
However, as we make progress toward a clean energy revolution in US, coal companies like Peabody, Arch, and Ambre are moving forward with aggressive plans to export publicly-owned US coal around the world.
Greenpeaces new video, The Coal Conspiracy, breaks down this industry plot, from government handouts and sham coal auctions, to the health and environmental impact of dozens of new coal trains and barges, to the massive climate consequences of unearthing and burning millions of tons of coal.
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If we want to avoid catastrophic climate change, the simple truth is that we cant afford to mine and burn more coal. Despite the risks, Peabody, Arch, and Ambre will go to end of the earth to sell their rocks, even if it means more storms, droughts, and wildfires for the rest of us.
But heres the good news. We can stop this. Already, tens of thousands of people are speaking out against coal exports, from Wyoming to Washington. Elected officials and community leaders are calling for investigations of coal industry practices. Thousands are descending on Washington DC this February to demand climate leadership from President Obama.
Now, its time for you to join this growing movement. Share this video with your friends, and lets shine some light on the coal conspiracy.
